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Little Comic Shop of Horrors (Give Yourself Goosebumps, Book 17)
R. L. Stine Manufacturer: Apple (Scholastic) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 059093483X |
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wow!.......2005-12-05
WHOA!.......2005-03-19
Don't Go to new Comic Shops and Don't Read This Book.......2003-11-17
The Comic book shop of horrors.......2002-06-17
You Make The Choices.......2001-06-22
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Little Shop Of Horrors: A New Musical (Book & Lyrics)
Alan Menken Manufacturer: Nelson Doubleday, Garden City/BCE ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B0006EIXL8 |
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Little Magic Shop of Horrors (Deadtime Stories , No 6)
A. G. Cascone Manufacturer: Troll Communications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 081674193X |
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This is a great book!.......1998-11-17
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The Little Shop of Horrors Book
John McCarty , and Mark Thomas McGee Manufacturer: St Martins Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0312017847 |
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A great book.......1998-03-27
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS #1
Michael Fleisher Manufacturer: DC COMICS ProductGroup: Book Binding: Comic ASIN: B000OCQIL4 |
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Roger Corman's creation continues its many media journey from film to musical and now to comic book. Nice job by comic book masters who clearly love the concept.
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: A NEW MUSICAL.
Howard (Book & Lyrics). Ashman Manufacturer: Nelson Doubleday, ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NP3K2C |
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Give Yourself Goosebump Books 17-20: Little Comic Shop of Horrors, Attack of the Beastly Baby-sitter, Escape From Camp Run-for-your-life, Toy Terroe: Batteries Included
R. L. Stine Manufacturer: Scholastic ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000QKCTJY |
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We've Got Blog: How Weblogs Are Changing Our Culture
Editors of Perseus Publishing , and Rebecca Blood Manufacturer: Perseus Books Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0738207411 Release Date: 2002-07-09 |
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An introduction to the phenomenon of Weblogs--online journals and diaries--and the people who keep them.Instantaneous and raw, unedited and uncensored, Weblogs are self-publishing at its best and its worst--occasionally brilliant but often pretentious, sometimes shocking but always fascinating. We've Got Blog is the first book to explore this phenomenon, which has been quickly rising from obscure Webpages to national attention in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Weblogs are free, searchable journals of opinions and links updated daily by an individual or a group and they have become some of the hottest Websites. We've Got Blog has pulled together some of the best writing explaining their history, the mavericks who created them, and how they are changing the way we use the Internet.
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As I Blogger Myself I Found This Fascinating.......2004-11-29
A book without a personality.......2003-09-28
I find it hard to imagine anyone who will get full value out of this book. Most people will find some of the articles informative or inspiring but also find some a waste of time. A book to check out from the library and dip in to, but not one to keep and cherish.
Interesting, but not filling.......2003-08-30
Have you blogged today?.......2003-08-21
Her message is committed
To Hands I cannot see-
For love of Her - Sweet - countrymen-
Judge tenderly - of Me
--"A Blogger's Anthem" (actually a poem by Emily Dickinson, c. 1862--change the "Hands" in line 6 to "Eyes" and it fits rather nicely.)
Well, the novel is dead or dying, I forget which, and there's no cinema in Hollywood, and TV's still a wasteland, and pro wrestling's fixed (yes, sad), and the news is biased, and I don't need no stinkin' make-over, etc. So why not blog?
Is it an ego trip? Cheap psychotherapy? Pathetic? How about an exercise in futility? Or a way to know for sure how meaningless your life really is? (And a way to document same?)
A new art form? The new New Journalism? A synergistic combination of link and commentary? Open letters to the world? A great adventure in self-discovery? A way to make friends and influence people?
Judging from this book which serves as a spiffy, if limited, introduction to the world of blog, all of the above, I would guess and something more. In fact, anything at all. Link and ye shall know. Write and somebody might write back.
There's a Glossary. It's short. The first word I looked up ("filter") wasn't there. That's my test. I read a technical word in the text that I am not sure about and I flip to the Glossary. I do this three or four times. If it's there, good Glossary, otherwise not. There are footnotes. All are URLs. Cute.
And there are chapters. In six parts: A Brief History; Meet the Bloggers; Blog, Blog, Blog; Advice; Weblogs vs. Traditional Journalism; and Community. Neat. Each chapters is written by a different blogger including Rebecca Blood, who wrote the Introduction, and Weblogs, A History and Perspective. Here are some examples of the most interesting chapters:
Weblogging: Lessons Learned by Kulesh Shanmugasundaram whose dicta include: "Content is everything." That's a duh, but a Great Big Duh. And "Having ten million hits is not the game plan. Having 10 regular readers is a home run."
The Libera Manifesto by Chris Pirillo, whose words of wisdom include: "Most of us seek recognition, not fame" and "Opinions aren't wrong."
Metascene's Ten Tips for Building a Bionic Weblog. His style is lively, snappy, a bit of a controlled hard-boil (and foul-mouthed), but somehow mature, and includes this gem: "Once in a while remind yourself that just because it happened to you does not necessarily make it interesting."
Put the Keyboard Down and Back Away from the Weblog by Neale Talbot. He gives an example of a Blog Style Journal and a Journal Style Blog, and comments, "I'm not sure which one is worse." (Actually both are great. See page 158.)
Tim Cavanaugh's Let Slip the Blogs of War has the virtue of pointing to what might be expected of a lot of blog text: it's political. The political fires are what motivate some bloggers to blog. "The weblog is not the most useless weapon in the War On Terrorism," he writes. "That title is still held by the nuclear submarine." (p. 189) Clever, but I think he's wrong. The decentralized exchange of opinions that blogs offer may be exactly what we need, the fact that the blogs that Cavanaugh read were pretty much lockstep jingoism, notwithstanding. There are other opinions that go out to the world.
What is wonderful about the blog is that it allows almost anyone to have his or her say (with the hope that somebody might be listening). Yes, the journalism is mostly somebody else's (but often there's a link); and as an art form the blog is in its infancy--although some bloggers would surely say the opposite, that blogging is already a mature art form (measured at the speed of webtime), and out there in Cyberspace, already quietly perfecting their art, are the Shakespeare and Botticelli of blog. And they aren't necessarily A-list.
Or is blogging possibly a way to fame and fortune? Will it be possible some day to make a living as a blogger? Ah yes, a tenth of a cent a hit cometh your way. Ten thousand hits a day = a hundred dollars. (I just wish they would charge even a tenth of a penny for each e-mail. That would hit the spammers where it hurts.)
If nothing else this book inspired me to check out the blogs themselves. I was expecting some pretty amateurish stuff, but the ones I looked at were easy on the eye and fairly well composed and edited. They combined links with commentary. Many were political and some were obviously biased, but that is to be expected. If you take the time to surf I suspect almost anybody will find a blog that appeals.
Ironically this excellent little book makes the point that blogging is another example of the decentralization of the publishing world. This is a semi-official acknowledgment that the commercial publishers are watching. Where blogging will lead is anybody's guess. Maybe someday everybody will have a blog, started from youth and continued throughout one's life. Instead of a resumé or a formal introduction, you will send the URL to your blog. And you will be judged. And possibly loved.
The origins, trends, and pros and cons of weblogs.......2002-12-07
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We've Got Blog: How Weblogs Are Changing Our Culture
Rebecca Blood Manufacturer: Perseus Books Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000N6XWO2 |
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Instant Gratification: Cards: Fast & Fabulous Projects (Instant Gratification)
Carol Endler Sterbenz , and Genevieve Sterbenz Manufacturer: Chronicle Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0811828522 |
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Choosing an attractive greeting card from the many available in the stores is not difficult, but how much more personal and meaningful to make your own, tailored to the recipient and the event. Instant Gratification Cards by noted craft designer Carol Endler Sterbenz presents 38 easy, stylish projects, organized by occasion, including birthdays, travel, holiday, and general. Most are very simple cardstock creations featuring cutouts, glitter, or glued-on embellishments like charms, ribbons, or paper scraps. A few double as miniature gifts in themselves, such as the Christmas card that becomes a decorative paper collar to slip over a votive candleholder. The book's exquisite design and patina of sophistication belie the simplicity of most of these projects; in fact, a number are almost too simple and some readers may feel a bit cheated. But beginners or others looking for very quick card designs will find some craft-worthy ideas here. --Amy HandyBook Description
Nothing says it better than a handmade card, and Instant Gratification: Cards will help you send your message with flair and sophistication. Whether you're looking for a unique birthday greeting, or the perfect holiday card, this artfully photographed collection of 38 projects features elegant designs for every occasion. With readily available materials and simple step-by-step instruction, even absolute beginners can quickly create beautiful cards they'll be proud to give.Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2003-08-08
Not much substance..........2003-05-28
Great buy!!!.......2002-11-21
Don't judge a book by its cover........2002-09-20
Nice layout BUT..........2001-08-03
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Why Women Earn Less: How to Make What You're Really Worth
Mikelann R. Valterra Manufacturer: Career Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1564146898 |
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The startling truth is that the average 25-year-old woman will earn half a million dollars less than her male counterpart over the course of her career. Under-earning is an insidious problem with psychological roots that run deep. Luckily, there's help. This book is a practical, step-by-step guide for under-earning women who are ready to turn their lives around. It demystifies the process of under-earning, explores its underlying psychological and emotional issues, and offers practical advice and strategies to help overcome it. Why Women Earn Less explains how you can be better paid for the work you do. It maps out, on a practical level, how to overcome the bad habits that contribute to earning less than you deserve. As you do so, you will find yourself not only benefiting from an improved bottom line, but also enjoying a renewed sense of optimism and personal satisfaction.Customer Reviews:
AWESOME! A must have for any working woman!!.......2007-07-06
A trip.......2007-01-12
Noble Poverty... me?.......2004-06-25
Mikelann gives a clear, balanced, and usable plan to rethink and retool your financial wellbeing. I highly recommend this book for those looking for emotional connection or need a usable workbook (yes it's a workbook too!) to take full control of their worth.
An Action Guide to Stop Underearning.......2004-05-27
When I heard that she was publishing this book, I couldn't wait to read it. In each chapter, she dispels the myths, pulls you out of "The Money Fog" and gives action steps to break the insidiousness of underearning.
I refer to her book every day. It is an absolute good fit whether you decide to use the steps in the book, go on to professional consultation (financial as well as psychological - and she gives helpful hints to work with those professionals) or with groups such as Debtors Anonymous.
If you want to turn your relationship with money around, this is the book to get!!!
Waking up Sleeping Beauty!.......2004-04-17
The description above is me, and why I got intrigued when my girlfriend told me about this book. WOW -- what a mind opener -- between 'Waiting for Prince Charming' and 'Giving Myself, My Talents, and My Earnings Away" (two psychological traps Ms. Valterra writes about), I have been asleep when it comes to my money situation. This book has served as a great wake-up call and my attitude has already shifted.
Part two of the book gets very practical, and helped me know what to do next -- I hated budgets, but 'spending plan' put a different emphasis on managing money, so I'm trying it out.
Because of this book -- simply written, easy to read, and "real", I am awake and ready to take control. Thanks Ms. Valterra, you've done me a huge favor...(and thanks Lisa, for giving me the nudge to buy it.)
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